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A member asked:

Taking simvastatin and felodipine now have altered liver function, should i continue to take them ?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Simvastatin: Mild lft abnormalities not unusual with simvastatin, should discuss the situation with your doctor.

Dr Davis and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/12/2016

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